Cayenne vs Hawthorn

One of the most powerful circulatory stimulants in the herbal kingdom, used as a catalyst to enhance other herbs.

Hawthorn is a thorny shrub or tree whose berries, leaves, and flowers have been used in European herbal medicine for centuries for cardiovascular health. It is one of the most well-studied herbs for heart failure and is approved by the German Commission E for declining cardiac performance. It is rich in flavonoids and procyanidins.

Capsaicin, Dihydrocapsaicin, Vitamins A & C, Carotenoids

Oligomeric procyanidins, Vitexin, Hyperoside, Quercetin, Epicatechin

Circulatory stimulant, Pain relief, Digestive aid, Bleeding (styptic)

Heart tonic, Digestive aid, Anxiety relief, Blood pressure support, Circulatory tonic

Topical analgesic (capsaicin cream), Thermogenic, Cardiovascular tonic, Metabolism booster

Heart failure support (NYHA class II), Hypertension, Angina, Atherosclerosis prevention, Anxiety with cardiac symptoms

30-120mg cayenne capsules 3x daily or topical cream 0.025-0.075% capsaicin

160-900mg standardized extract (18.75% procyanidins) daily in divided doses

GI ulcers, GERD, Hemorrhoids, ACE inhibitor medications

Concurrent heart medications (monitor closely), Severe cardiac conditions without medical supervision

GI burning, Skin irritation (topical), Sweating, Runny nose

Dizziness, Nausea, GI upset, Sweating, Headache, Palpitations (rare)